Naruto: Fusion of Multiverse Character Templates

Chapter 143 New Developments in the Akatsuki Organization, A Different Kushina (First and Second Updates)

May has arrived.

The land of rain.

Chino and Kazeko walked along, glancing around at each other.

They suddenly realized that although life in the arena was not ideal, at least they had enough to eat and wear.

For the residents of the Rain Country, even food and clothing are a problem.

The metropolis of the Rain Country looks better.

But residents outside the metropolis were no different from migrants.

The effects of war are difficult to eliminate in a short period of time.

In addition, the inaction of the Daimyo of the Land of Rain made the Land of Rain no different from hell on earth.

"We've arrived. The Akatsuki's stronghold is inside."

As Xia Mu spoke, he pushed open the door.

"Ms. Natsuki!"

Yahiko's excited voice rang out.

But the first one to run over wasn't him, it was Xiao Nan.

"Good morning."

Xia Mu patted Xiao Nan's head and said.

"Um."

Xiao Nan hesitated for a moment, then finally responded with a sound of agreement.

What she really wanted to ask was why it took so long to come back.

After all, Xia Mu had promised her before he left that it wouldn't be long.

Let me introduce you.

Natsuki pointed to Chino and Kazeshin and said, "They are the new members of the Akatsuki organization, Chino and Kazeshin."

He then explained their background and strength.

Nagato didn't react much, but Yahiko and Konan felt a sense of crisis.

Because Chino and Kazeko look a bit older than them, they are in the same age group, and both have bloodline limits.

If they don't work hard, they might be replaced by others.

"Where's Kakuzu?"

Xia Mu looked around and asked.

"He's in the store."

Upon hearing this, Yahiko excitedly exclaimed, "Business is booming at our shop right now! We get lots of nobles coming every day!"

Xia Mu nodded slightly, not surprised at all.

His marketing strategy worked.

Led by the Daimyo of the Land of Rain, this set a trend among the high-ranking officials of the Land of Rain.

The Akatsuki's next actions will also be related to the Daimyo of the Land of Rain.

In particular, Chino's addition made the Akatsuki's operations much easier.

Because she has blood-red dragon eyes.

Controlling the Daimyo of the Land of Rain with the Blood Dragon Eye would allow the Akatsuki organization to develop more quickly.

While waiting, Xia Mu inquired about the cultivation progress of Yahiko and the other two.

Yahiko and Konan are still practicing the Naval Six Styles, Shave.

Nagato has already learned to shave and is now practicing Moonwalk.

By noon, Kakuzu finally appeared.

He didn't say much when he saw Xia Mu return, but handed him a scroll.

Xia Mu opened the scroll and began to read.

The scroll contains information about the Akatsuki organization's current situation, including the sales of energy recovery potions and the organization's income and expenditure.

"As expected of a professional, the financial statements are very detailed."

After reading it, Xia Mu said with a smile.

"It's nothing."

"I don't care," said the horn.

He didn't actually know how to prepare financial statements; he learned it on the spot.

Because when he was a bounty hunter, his income and expenses were very simple, and he didn't need financial statements.

"There are two things I need you to do."

Xia Mu put away the scroll and said, "The first thing is to establish an orphanage."

The Land of Rain is plagued by constant warfare, especially after the Second Shinobi World War, and orphans are a common sight everywhere.

His purpose in establishing the orphanage was to select a group of orphans with decent potential and have them learn the Six Styles of the Navy.

After learning the skills, you can join CP9 and gather intelligence for the Akatsuki organization.

Even if you don't join CP9, you can join the Akatsuki organization or the Dawn Corporation as an ordinary employee.

Because they are trained from a young age, their loyalty will definitely be higher.

"Do this in the name of the Daimyo of the Land of Rain."

Natsuki paused for a moment, then said, "Chino, you used illusion magic to directly control the Daimyo of the Land of Rain."

Chino hesitated for a moment, then agreed.

If it were a ninja from one of the Five Great Villages, they would definitely ask why.

After all, controlling the daimyo of the Land of Rain is against the rules of ninjas and is considered a heinous act.

But Chino didn't care about any of that, and she didn't understand ninja rules either.

The same applies to Kakuzu and Yahiko.

"The second thing is to recruit some ninjas to protect the orphanage and the Dawn Company, also in the name of the Daimyo of the Land of Rain."

Xia Mu thought for a moment and said, "At the same time, we will promote our company's purpose as bringing peace and development to the Land of Rain."

He understood very well the importance of having a legitimate reason for taking action.

Even the Akatsuki organization after Nagato's corruption was operating under the banner of bringing peace to the ninja world.

In addition, Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha also wanted to create a new world.

Only Black Zetsu, from beginning to end, was trying to save his mother.

And the Akatsuki organization before Nagato turned to the dark side goes without saying.

They gathered a group of like-minded ninjas based on their dream of bringing peace to the Land of Rain and the ninja world.

However, because of its excessive power, it attracted the attention of Hanzo and Danzo Shimura, which led to tragedy.

"Chino and Kazeko will be in charge of the orphanage."

Natsuki finally said, "Kakuzu will handle the recruitment."

"Then we—"

Yahiko couldn't help but speak up.

"You just need to cultivate."

Xia Mu interrupted him, saying, "You are still young. When you become stronger, there will be things for you to do."

Upon hearing this, Yahiko fell silent.

Although he felt they could be of help now, their strength was indeed lacking, even compared to Chino and Kazeshin.

The next day arrived.

Natsuki successfully led Chino and Kazeko into the Daimyo's mansion.

The daimyo of the Land of Rain was a middle-aged man.

When I saw him, he was still watching a group of maids dance.

Natsuki was too lazy to waste words with him, so he had Chino control him with the Blood Dragon Eye.

Setting up the orphanage became much easier.

They didn't even need to buy a house; the daimyo of the Land of Rain provided a huge house as the location for the orphanage.

At the same time, he also had all the orphans in the metropolis of the Rain Kingdom gathered together.

In just three days, the orphanage was already overcrowded, with more than one hundred people.

The Land of Rain, amidst the chaos of war, appears so cruel.

But Xia Mu knew that change wouldn't happen overnight.

At least the Akatsuki organization today is more goal-oriented than the Akatsuki organization in the original work.

In the original work, the Akatsuki organization's interference with the Land of Rain was actually quite brutal.

Brutal spending and the use of force to maintain peace.

But these are only temporary.

Everything went smoothly on Kakuzu's side as well.

He used the underground black market to send a message to the nearby ninjas.

The next day, many ninjas came to the door.

These days, wandering ninjas are having a hard time, so when they see a company willing to provide food, drink, and compensation, they flock to it.

Kakuzu selected some reasonably skilled ninjas to join the Akatsuki Company.

[Congratulations, host, for unlocking the second ability of the Kibutsuji Muzan template: Blood Curse.]

As the number of Akatsuki ninjas exceeded twelve, Natsuki also unlocked the ability of the Blood Curse.

But he didn't rush to convert Chino or Yahiko.

The main reason is that he had only recently obtained the Blood Secret Technique and had not yet unlocked the Blood Demon Technique.

Even if they are converted, there won't be any corresponding Blood Demon Arts to teach them.

Two months passed in the blink of an eye.

Dawn Corporation is now quite well-known in the Land of Rain.

Fortunately, the daimyo of the Rain Country provided cover.

Other countries and ninja villages all regard Dawn Corporation as an official organization established by the Land of Rain.

The orphanage wasn't very well-known.

Although it's not famous, it's very lively.

The orphans in the orphanage do two things.

The class consists of theory lessons in the morning and physical training lessons in the afternoon, which is quite fulfilling.

Natsuki returned to Konoha Village.

In fact, he has come back several times in the past two months.

I came back this time because of Yakushi Nonou.

She applied for the Jonin Exam.

As medical ninjas, the Jonin exams are naturally different.

Pharmacist Nono will serve as the attending physician, responsible for a highly complex surgery.

In the past, although she had participated in many difficult surgeries, she always served as Tsunade's assistant.

"I'm going to apply for the Jonin Exams in three months!"

Rope Tree clenched his fist and said.

Natsuki is already a Jonin.

Although Yakushi Nonou is not yet a Jonin, with her strength, it wouldn't be difficult for her to become one.

Now he's the only one in their team who isn't a Jonin.

"How's your water breathing technique coming along?"

Xia Mu glanced at him and asked.

"I feel like I'll be able to learn it all next month."

Rope Tree thought for a moment and then said.

"Then why wait three months?"

Kushina Uzumaki asked, puzzled.

"Because I'm still learning Water Release techniques."

Nawaki chuckled and said, "In three months, I'll be able to learn Hanzo's Water Release: Water Flicker Technique!"

"His Water Release: Water Instantaneous Body Technique is indeed very useful."

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Xia Mu nodded upon hearing this.

Hanzo's Water Release: Water Instantaneous Body Technique is very similar to the Water Transformation Technique of the Hozuki clan in Kirigakure.

It can turn into a puddle of water, making it immune to pure physical attacks, but it is most afraid of lightning ninjutsu.

Other ninjutsu, if too powerful, can also be effective.

For example, fire-style techniques can burn and evaporate this pool of water.

Speaking of Water Release: Water Instantaneous Body Technique, it is also related to Natsuki.

Hanzo's Water Release: Water Instantaneous Body Technique is his unique Water Release technique.

Other Amegakure ninjas wouldn't either.

However, Hanzo had been blown to pieces by the explosive tags, making it difficult to put him back together.

Fortunately, Ibuki, the salamander, had seen him practice Water Release: Water Body Technique.

With its help, he finally obtained the Water Release: Water Instantaneous Body Technique.

"Remember to come back for my Jonin Exams."

Rope Tree reminded me.

"affim."

Xia Mu nodded and said.

He understood why Rope Tree said that.

It's because he's been frequently traveling to the Land of Rain lately.

However, it won't need to be done so frequently in the future.

Because the Akatsuki organization's development has gotten on track.

It doesn't make much difference whether he's there or not; the only thing he can do is gather all twelve ghost moons together.

"Can I go to Konoha Hospital today?"

Kushina Uzumaki looked at Tsunade and asked.

Since surgery is required, the location for Yakushi Nonou's Jonin exam will naturally be Konoha Hospital.

"Since we don't have anything else to do, I think Kushina can come with us."

Xia Mu hinted.

"Alright then."

Tsunade thought about it and then agreed.

When Natsuki said it was nothing, he meant that Kushina Uzumaki hadn't gone berserk for quite some time.

This was thanks to his advice.

Although she and Kurama aren't particularly close, they're still friends.

In particular, she lured it with delicious food, thus exploiting the Nine-Tails' weakness.

Even if Kurama doesn't admit it.

Kushina Uzumaki was overjoyed to see that Tsunade had agreed.

But because she was eating, she couldn't invite Xia Mu to celebrate.

She thought for a moment, then lifted her leg and rubbed her jade-like foot, clad in black over-the-knee stockings, against Xia Mu's leg.

Xia Mu glanced at her subconsciously.

Where did you learn this table manners?

Fortunately, no one else noticed.

After having breakfast, the group arrived at Konoha Hospital.

"This surgery will take some time."

Tsunade stood at the door of the operating room and said, "The three of you can wander around."

"Nonou, do your best!"

Kushina Uzumaki waved her little fist and said.

"Um.

"

Yakushi Nono responded softly.

"Nonou looks very calm and collected, she'll definitely be fine."

Rope Tree said with a big smile.

Natsuki didn't say anything, but simply reached out and patted Yakushi Nonou's head.

Yakushi Nonou stared at him for two seconds without saying anything.

"Natsuki, keep a close eye on Kushina and Nawaki."

Tsunade gave a word of advice and then walked into the operating room with Yakushi Nonou.

"What does it mean to keep a close eye on me?"

Nawaki couldn't help but ask, "Do you think I'd get lost in Konoha?"

"Lady Tsunade wasn't talking about you."

Kushina Uzumaki winked mischievously, then grabbed Natsuki's hand and said, "It's for Natsuki to keep an eye on me."

What do you mean?

Am I superfluous?

Then I go?

Rope Tree couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

"Kushina, what have you been doing lately?"

Xia Mu asked curiously.

He sensed that Kushina Uzumaki was somewhat different.

Although that's just her personality, she seemed much bolder today.

"Besides cultivation, I read books."

Kushina Uzumaki said with a smile, "Last time, Jiraiya-sama brought me a lot of novels, they were so good!"

"————?"

Xia Mu was immediately filled with question marks.

Jiraiya, what are you doing?

But then Xia Mu thought again that he hadn't started writing "Intimate Paradise" yet, and was a very traditional writer.

My mind is filled with novels about ninjas and prophetic children.

Furthermore, Kushina Uzumaki's special status meant that the books she received would be inspected by Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tsunade.

"It really is quite beautiful."

Nawaki chimed in, "I've also read a few ninja adventure novels."

"I hope one day I can go on an adventure with you all!"

Kushina Uzumaki said with an expectant look on her face.

There will be an opportunity.

Xia Mu said in a serious tone.

"Um.

""

Kushina Uzumaki nodded and said, "Let's go for a walk outside."

The three of them left Konoha Hospital and came to the nearby streets.

I didn't have any particular purpose; I just looked around and bought some snacks along the way.

After they had had their fill of fun, they returned to Konoha Hospital.

After a while, the operating room door slowly opened.

"How is it?"

Rope Tree asked impatiently.

"The surgery was a success. The rest is up to Konoha Hospital."

Tsunade said with a smile, "Let's go see our teacher and go through the procedures for becoming a Jonin."

"Congratulations, Nono."

Natsuki looked at Yakushi Nonou and said.

"Thanks."

Yakushi Nonou is as gentle as ever.

The group headed to the Hokage's office.

"It's really not easy."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said happily, "Konoha has finally gained another medical jonin."

From the Hokage's perspective, the role of a medical jonin is comparable to that of ten other jonins.

After all, the more medical ninjas there are, the more ninjas can be saved.

Moreover, Yakushi Nonou is still so young; her future strength will definitely be no less than Tsunade's.

"Now that you've become a medical jonin, you can work at Konoha Hospital."

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment and said, "I'll have Konoha Hospital set aside an office specifically for you."

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

Yakushi Nonou immediately responded.

Tsunade didn't say anything upon hearing this.

Like other ninjas, medical ninjas need to accumulate experience.

It's not combat experience, it's healing experience.

The best place to accumulate treatment experience is naturally Konoha Hospital.

The chief physician at Konoha Hospital must be a medical jonin.

Becoming an attending physician grants considerable power; one can have an office and an assistant, and the salary increases significantly, making one equivalent to a semi-senior level official.

However, this requires performing highly complex surgeries.

"Looks like I can go to Nonou if I get injured in the future."

Rope Tree said with a smile.

"What are you saying?"

Tsunade raised her hand and tapped him on the head.

"I----"

Rope Tree quickly realized what was happening.

Saying such things doesn't sound very auspicious.

"Nawaki, when are you going to apply for the Jonin Exams?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked with a chuckle.

"Wait another three months!"

Rope Tree immediately replied, "I'm sure I'll pass on my first try!"

"Then I'll have to choose a good opponent for you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly and said.

"Lord Hokage, there's no need to make a special choice."

Rope Tree quickly shook his head and said.

"What's wrong? Lack of confidence?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked jokingly.

"I have confidence!"

Nawaki scratched his head and said, "What I mean is, the Hokage is extremely busy and doesn't need to bother with such a trivial matter as mine."

"You've become quite talkative after spending so much time with Xia Mu."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with some surprise.

Tsunade glanced at Natsuki subconsciously.

It was indeed difficult for Nawaki to say something so emotionally intelligent in the past.

Rope Tree fell silent.

Although it was a compliment, I didn't feel that happy.

"Go and get your Jonin vests."

Hiruzen Sarutobi returned to the main topic and said, "I will have the Anbu inform them about Nono's promotion to Jonin."

The group then left the Hokage's office.

After receiving the Jonin badge, he returned to the Senju clan's residence.

"To celebrate Nonou becoming a Jonin, let's have a big feast tonight!"

After finishing speaking, Rope Tree looked at Natsuki.

"Then I'll cook."

Xia Mu smiled and said.

"I'll help!"

Kushina Uzumaki quickly replied.

"Napaki, you can go and call Minato and the others over."

Tsunade suddenly thought of something and said.

Jiraiya, like Natsuki, now runs off outside from time to time.

I just happened to be away from Konoha Village during this time.

"OK."

Rope Tree nodded and said.

A lively lunch ensued.

In the afternoon, everyone began their respective cultivation practices.

[Congratulations, host, for unlocking Misaka Mikoto's template ability six: Thunder Giant.]

Xia Mu nodded in satisfaction.

After obtaining the Seven Elements talent template of Kakashi Hatake, his speed in learning Lightning Release ninjutsu increased dramatically.

The Thunder Giant has finally been unlocked.

A flood of information rushed into my mind.

Xia Mu discovered that the Thunder Giant was more powerful than he had imagined.

It can be used not only as a power bank, but also as half of a Susanoo.

If you have enough chakra and materials, you could even reach the size of a tailed beast.

Although their strength is inferior, they can still hold off one or two opponents without much problem.